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Is it normal practice for a neurologist to manipulate a patient's hands and arms during finger to nose testing, so that the patient cannot move their limbs on their own?

Q: is it normal practice for a neurologist to manipulate a patient's hands and arms during finger to nose testing, so that the patient cannot move their limbs on their own?

: I do not think so and I also wonder how it can be done. Take care!

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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I do not think so and I also wonder how it can be done. Take care!

Answered 3/14/2023

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A member asked:

Is it normal practice for a neurologist to manipulate a patient's hands and arms during finger to nose testing, so that the patient cannot move their limbs on their own?

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